Maldon Golf Club wants the dog-owners of Maldon to know that they can enjoy the lush grassy golf course with their furry friend if they take out a ‘recreational membership.’ The scheme has been in place for about five years after the club realised that many options for off-leash pooch play were being removed in the region.
“We see that people want a facility and if council can’t offer that any more then we would like to,” explains club secretary Bob Briggs. “We don’t mind people walking off lead if they know their dog will come when called. We just don’t want them chasing kangaroos or causing trouble.”
There are some simple and reasonable guidelines to follow, including the request that owners clean up after their dog and take the droppings home. New members will be issued an identification tag as a recreational member and will also be invited to the club’s social activities as well. “We just ask that people respect their duty of care, respect golfers,” Bob says. “The only exclusion is our golfing day on a Saturday between 12 and five when we have a major tournament.” Tournament dates and times are promoted on Facebook.
A family membership for recreational use of the Golf Course, which includes walking and dog-walking, is $50 per year to cover insurance expenses. For more information or to join, email maldongolf4u@gmail.com.
This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 8 November 2024.
